More than 83% of subject entries achieved higher grades of A*-C at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School compared to a national figure of 68.8%.

And more than 31% achieved the gold standard A*/A to maintain the school’s ongoing record of success.

Executive Headteacher Denis Oliver said: “I am absolutely delighted at the incredible achievements of our students. It became clear early in the year that this cohort would do the school proud. Their work ethic was extremely strong and their teachers gave freely of their time to support them.

“My congratulations to all of our students and my thanks to their teachers for going well beyond what could reasonably be expected in ensuring that all achieved their full potential. “What pleases me most is the nature value that we have helped students of all abilities to add to their achievements from whatever their starting point.

“We promise to prepare our students for a changing world and with these superb results and a work ethic to match we are confident that we have fulfilled our promise.”

Thirteen subjects secured more than 90% higher level success with drama having an A*-C pass rate of 98%.

All the sciences had pass rates above 90% along with IT, English language and literature, music, art and PE.

The maths department at HCCS improved the higher grade success rate to a remarkable 86% which confirms the schools’ reputation as a centre of excellence in maths.

The department is expecting to build on this success in the coming year as it becomes the lead secondary school for one of the three North West Maths Hubs.

HCCS will be hosting Chinese teachers from Shanghai in the autumn term and maths teachers Craig Jeavons and Matt Fox will be visiting Shanghai.

Teachers from both cultures involved in this project will identify best practice in the teaching of mathematics and ensure that their shared learning is disseminated widely across their networks.

There were some stunning individual successes by students at the school. Chloe Whitehead achieved 10 straight A*s.

Chair of governors Ruth Livingstone said: “We are incredibly proud of all the learners and their teaching staff who have enabled them to reach these outstanding results. Once again HCCS has proved that it can provide an education which really does fulfil the potential of all learners.”